Thorne Crest Retirement Center — Nursing Home in ALBERT LEA, MN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 52 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 41.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245425 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.56 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.66 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Thorne Crest Retirement Center had 16 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 27, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 27, 2026
-
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — March 11, 2026
-
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Level E)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
-
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 52-bed nursing home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, below the Minnesota average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 16 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Its small size could make for a more personal, home-like setting. However, the recent inspection noted multiple citations related to care planning, daily living assistance, mobility support and food handling, together with staffing below the state average — you may want to ask how the facility is addressing those specific care and staffing concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thorne Crest Retirement Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Thorne Crest Retirement Center's CMS star rating?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Thorne Crest Retirement Center?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center reports 3.56443 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Thorne Crest Retirement Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Thorne Crest Retirement Center had 16 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 52 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE — 3/5 — 2.0 mi
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA — 3/5 — 3.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.